Massaro Paris Shoes.

LabelKing · May 2, 2008

These are a pair of Massaros, which to my knowledge has never been seen on the forums, or the Japanese Appreciation sites either. They are a low-vamp tassel loafer made in a very fine calfskin. The details are quite nicely done.

vitaminc · May 2, 2008

cant help but notice that nice box behind the shoes!

fritzl · May 2, 2008

The rubber sole is a bit of a slap into the face.

Massaro on youtube

dopey · May 2, 2008

Originally Posted by fritzl

The rubber sole is a bit of a slap into the face. . .
Why? they are used shoes. It looks like something the original owner put on.
It probably kept them preserved enough so LK could buy them and still wear them.

LabelKing · May 2, 2008

These are too large for me, but I bought them for the sakes that they were Massaro. Either way, they look like they were not worn much given the lack of wrinkling or wear.

dopey · May 2, 2008

Originally Posted by LabelKing

These are too large for me, but I bought them for the sakes they were Massaro. Either way, they look like they were not worn much given the lack of wrinkling or wear.

They must be priceless.

LabelKing · May 2, 2008

Originally Posted by dopey

They must be priceless.

More priceless than a pair of moth-eaten Lobbs, I think.

fritzl · May 2, 2008

Originally Posted by dopey

Why? they are used shoes. It looks like something the original owner put on.
It probably kept them preserved enough so LK could buy them and still wear them.

The rubber sole looks new. So, it was just an act of destruction.

TheFoo · May 2, 2008

LK, do you have any idea how the women's shoes are constructed? Are they somehow welted, or just glued?

LabelKing · May 2, 2008

Originally Posted by fritzl

The rubber sole is a bit of a slap into the face.

Massaro on youtube

I note that in the video, there appears to be a large display of men's shoes, which I find interesting.

Originally Posted by mafoofan

LK, do you have any idea how the women's shoes are constructed? Are they somehow welted, or just glued?

I've no idea, but I'm not very familiar with the construction of women's shoes. I would imagine they would be welted given that they usually manufacture for the couture houses. Massaro was also responsible for the famous Chanel two-toned pump.

LabelKing · May 2, 2008

I also noticed that these shoes have an interesting sock liner. It is one entire piece that runs the whole length of the shoe.

fritzl · May 2, 2008

http://massaro.fr/htfr/0003.htm

Thanks to RJMan

bengal-stripe · May 2, 2008

Originally Posted by LabelKing

I've no idea, but I'm not very familiar with the construction of women's shoes.
Usually the high-heeled fashion variety of women's shoes are cemented (glued).

Traditional shoemakers produce men's shoes, If they make women's shoes at all, they tend to be smaller versions of men's shoes,
Those are, of course, produced in the traditional technique and welted.

A third style are those classic queen-mumsy court pumps:
http://www.johnlobbltd.co.uk/catalog...shoesthumb.htm

There is a technique called "˜blind welting', which can produce thin, narrow soles without visible welts. The soles are not "˜stitched'
but "˜sewn' (don't ask me for explanations, I haven't understood it myself.)

But to tell the truth, I cannot see many women going ga-ga over those Lobb shoes.

No idea how those Massaro shoes are made.

itsstillmatt · May 2, 2008

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

But to tell the truth, I cannot see many women going ga-ga over those Lobb shoes.

Mainly the ones who go gaga over the _______* Women Appreciation threads.

*insert ethnicity here.

LabelKing · May 2, 2008

I rather like these--a good shine nonetheless.

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